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#WHITE AND ALMOST TRANSPARENT TINY BALLS ON YOUR HAIR SKIN#

This is most common in adults particularly as ageing occurs: over 90% of adults over the age of 60 years have one.Look for a scaly brown plaque which may appear slightly greasy.

#WHITE AND ALMOST TRANSPARENT TINY BALLS ON YOUR HAIR SKIN#

This is the most common type of benign skin tumour. Most lipomas do not need to be removed.If these lumps grow, become larger or firmer to touch then they should be investigated to eliminate the presence of cancerous cells.They usually appear on various parts of the body but are seen less commonly in the areas of the scalp and neck.Look for a soft, fatty, moveable lump and grow slowly up to a couple of centimetres in size.These can grow under the skin as well as internally within the body. Treatment usually involves biopsy and complete removal of the lesion.Often seen in the scalp and neck areas as individual lumps rather than clusters.

Generally seen in children but becoming more common in young adults.

Look for a single skin coloured or purple lesion which becomes dome-like and can grow to several centimetres in size.

This is an uncommon, usually harmless, hair follicle tumour that occurs due to an overproduction of matrix hair cells.

Avoid perfumed toiletries can also help.

Avoid friction, build-up of sweat and shaving can help the skin recover.

Treatment usually consists of antibiotic and antifungal treatment and improving cleanliness.

People with diabetes are more susceptible.

Most commonly caused by an infection of the hair follicles by bacteria, fungi, viruses and even inflammation from ingrowing hairs.

Most commonly seen on the scalp but can affect the face, thighs and anywhere with hair

Look for clusters of red bumps or white-headed pimples that develop around follicles.

This occurs when there is inflammation of the hair follicles.

Treatment if needed will be with antibiotics (if infected) or excision.

Look for these on the scalp and around hairline areas they can be difficult to distinguish from epidermal cysts in appearance and size.

This is a keratin filled cyst originating from the outer hair root sheath/hair follicle.

These cysts tend to disappear without treatment but if need be, can be treated with antibiotics, steroid injections or excision.

Usually not painful unless they are burst or become infected.

Look for a slowly developing cyst with a rounded appearance, often no larger than 5cms in size.

They are generally found on the face, neck, shoulders, chest and upper body and can be triggered by acne or mild injuries to the skin. These affect the epidermis layer of the skin and are made up of keratin and fat. This is a general category for two types of cysts that affect the skin - epidermoid cysts and pilar cysts. Check out our factsheet now so you know what to look out for and can act quickly if you ever need to.

Severe head injuries require immediate medical attention.

Seek medical assistance if symptoms persist beyond this period or seem to be getting worse. Concussion symptoms can continue for a few weeks. Watch for signs of concussion such as passing out, nausea and vomiting, visual disturbances or double vision, headache, extreme drowsiness and memory loss.Use paracetamol if you’re safe to, avoid drugs like ibuprofen, and always use as directed. Any open wound should be cleaned and dressed. For minor head injuries apply ice to reduce swelling.This kind of bump should ease gradually over a week or two. If you’ve recently had a trauma to your head, the most obvious cause could be bleeding under the skin and swelling due to the injury sustained. 9 of the most likely causes of a lump on your head 1. The clinician will be able to monitor any changes and, if necessary, investigate further by means of biopsies or other medical imaging tests. Generally, if you detect any lumps or sores that appear suddenly, seem to change in appearance or become painful, you should seek a medical opinion. Here are 7 of the most common causes to help you identify what you may have. Lumps and bumps on the head can occur for a number of reasons.